Category: Legal Parlance
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Does A Governor Of A State Possess Statutory Power To Declare Public Holiday In His State? The declaration of 2nd of May 2023, by the incumbent governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike via a statewide broadcast has created a media based tug of war as to the power of a governor…
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Theories of ownership and comparison with possession Possession and ownership are rights accruing on property, but ownership in essence is a greater right than possession. Possession is only an objective realisation of ownership. This article is particular to INDIA. Introduction Ownership is a legal concept that refers to the legal right of an individual or…
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Negotiation Dynamics: Understanding the Interplay between Communication, Power, and Influence I. Introduction A. Background information on negotiation and its importance in business and personal relationships Introduction Negotiation is the process of reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement between two or more parties who have competing interests. Negotiation is an essential skill in both personal and business…
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Powers Of The Nigeria Police Force The Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as NPA, 2020) came into force on September 16, 2020. It was signed by the President of Nigeria, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and it repealed the Police Act, 2004. The National Assembly enacted the NPA, 2020 for the organization and administration…
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Crime and Mental Health Crime and the state of mental health are two inseparable phenomenon. The general rule is that every person is presumed innocent until the contrary is proved. There is an implied test on the rationality of the accused. Matter of factly, it forms the basis of court’s verdict. If the mental disorder…
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Prostitution and Legalization The question, whether prostitution should be adopted as a legal activity has been debated among scholars over the years. The school of thought that supports the retention of prostitution is deeply rooted in theory, yet the evidences adduced from the theoretical perspective deny the devastating effects the Decriminalization of prostitution causes, as…
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The Impact of Labour Laws On Collective Bargaining In Multinational Corporations Abstract Collective bargaining is the process through which employers and employees negotiate and reach agreements on the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, working hours, and benefits. Labour laws play a crucial role in regulating the collective bargaining process, and the impact of…
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Mercy Chinwo V. Obidiz; Examining The Available Options For Remedy & Finding A Merit Using The Elimination Method In what appears as a “do not stain my white” reaction, a popular Nigeria gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, through her lawyer served a ‘Cease and Desist” notice on a secular music artiste, Obidiz Lawson for derogatorily using…
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Appraising the Modern Relevance and Observance of the Principle of Legality in Nigeria ABSTRACT The Principle of Legality has been a pivot point for evaluation and analyses by various legal scholars across the globe in modern times. The reason for this is not distant, as the principle has been established to be the bedrock and…
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Corporate structures to carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) AbstractCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an increasingly important aspect of corporate strategy in recent years. Companies are expected to not only generate profits but also act as responsible citizens by contributing to society and the environment. To carry out CSR, companies can adopt various corporate structures.…